Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Sauté Onions

   Pour oil into a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

2. 2.Cook Chicken and Masala

   Add the chicken pieces to the pot with the browned onions. Follow with ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, chopped tomatoes, and yogurt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

3. 3.Add Water and Rice

   Pour water into the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Gently add the soaked basmati rice.

4. 4.Cook the Rice

   Cook the rice on medium heat until it is al dente and most of the water has been absorbed. You will see small holes appear on the surface of the rice.

5. 5.Garnish

   Sprinkle a layer of fried onions and chopped fresh coriander over the top of the rice.

6. 6.Steam (Dumm)

   Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the biryani steam (put on dumm) for 15 minutes.

7. 7.Fluff and Serve

   After steaming, turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a spatula and serve hot with raita and salad.